[All pictures on this page are from the corcovado.org site, with one exception as noted at the bottom of the page.] Eeeeeeeeeeee … this is scary-exciting! I heard back from the Sirena station at Parque Nacional Corcovado and they have room for me. I didn’t expect that. As I mentioned elsewhere, the park is renowned for its biodiversity. How many creatures can you spot in this picture? The reservation confirmation is entirely in Spanish so […]
Read moreDay: January 4, 2008
Pit Vipers
I’ve been looking into getting reservations in Costa Rica since flights and lodging fill up early. Airfare is pricey — about $250 from Guatemala and close to that for puddle-jumpers within the country. Jill, who’s still on the Oso Peninsula now, says that the Sirena station in Corcovado National Park is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. It’s also hard to get to. Here’s this from their Web site: Sirena Biological Station […]
Read moreThe Forces of Nature
When I awoke to big rain and wind this morning, the first thing I thought was, “Ooooh, I wonder what that looks like online!” It looks like this. When I read an e-mail from an East Coast friend who asked about the storm, I knew it was a pretty big one. I hope the power doesn’t go out, or I won’t know what to think. I decided to stay grey rather than brave the traffic […]
Read moreThe Heat Is On
I just looked at my plane reservations and realized I’m leaving a day sooner than I thought. I’m also leaving from a different airport. In my rising hysteria at trying to get everything done before I leave, I’m having trouble prioritizing: spend time with Lulu since I won’t see her for six weeks, or meet work deadlines? Tough either/or choices. Exercise, or eat? Pay bills, or go buy groceries? Start to get ready for my […]
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